Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
low-dimensional
transition
metal
chalcogenide
(TMC)
materials
have
garnered
growing
research
attention
due
to
their
superior
electronic,
optical,
and
catalytic
properties
compared
bulk
counterparts.
The
controllable
synthesis
manipulation
of
these
are
crucial
for
tailoring
unlocking
full
potential
in
various
applications.
this
context,
the
atomic
substitution
method
has
emerged
as
a
favorable
approach.
It
involves
replacement
specific
atoms
within
TMC
structures
with
other
elements
possesses
capability
regulate
compositions
finely,
crystal
structures,
inherent
resulting
materials.
review,
we
present
comprehensive
overview
on
strategies
employed
zero-dimensional,
one-dimensional
two-dimensional
effects
substituting
elements,
ratios,
positions
morphologies
material
discussed.
enhanced
electrocatalytic
performance
photovoltaic
obtained
also
provided,
emphasizing
role
achieving
advancements.
Finally,
challenges
future
prospects
field
fabricating
summarized.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 169 - 169
Published: Jan. 21, 2023
There
has
been
an
exponential
surge
in
reports
on
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
ever
since
the
discovery
of
graphene
2004.
Transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs)
are
a
class
2D
where
weak
van
der
Waals
force
binds
individual
covalently
bonded
X–M–X
layers
(where
M
is
transition
and
X
chalcogen),
making
layer-controlled
synthesis
possible.
These
building
blocks
(single-layer
TMDs)
from
indirect
to
direct
band
gaps
have
fascinating
optical
electronic
properties.
Layer-dependent
opto-electrical
properties,
along
with
existence
finite
gaps,
make
single-layer
TMDs
superior
well-known
that
paves
way
for
their
applications
many
areas.
Ultra-fast
response,
high
on/off
ratio,
planar
structure,
low
operational
voltage,
wafer
scale
capabilities,
surface-to-volume
compatibility
standard
fabrication
processes
makes
ideal
candidates
replace
conventional
semiconductors,
such
as
silicon,
etc.,
new-age
electrical,
electronic,
opto-electronic
devices.
Besides,
can
be
potentially
utilized
single
molecular
sensing
early
detection
different
biomarkers,
gas
sensors,
photodetector,
catalytic
applications.
The
impact
COVID-19
given
rise
upsurge
demand
biosensors
real-time
capabilities.
active
or
supporting
biosensing
elements
exhibit
potential
biomarkers
and,
hence,
show
promise
development
point-of-care
healthcare
In
this
review,
we
provide
historical
survey
TMD-based
bio
analytes
ranging
bacteria,
viruses,
whole
cells
via
optical,
electrochemical
mechanisms.
Current
approaches
latest
developments
study
devices
using
discussed.
Additionally,
review
presents
overview
challenges
area
discusses
future
perspective
field
Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
144, P. 101287 - 101287
Published: March 20, 2024
The
discovery
of
graphene
sparked
significant
interest
in
2D
materials,
which
present
an
ultra-thin
layered
structure
with
high
anisotropy
and
adjustable
energy-band
structure.
Interestingly,
it
opens
the
door
for
development
materials
family,
includes
different
classes
materials.
Among
them,
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs)
carbide
MXenes
(TMCs)
have
emerged.
TMDs
unique
structures,
low
cost,
are
composed
earth
abundant
elements,
but
their
poor
electronic
conductivity,
cyclic
stability,
structural
morphological
changes
during
electrochemical
measurements
hinder
practical
use.
Recently,
TMC
garnered
attention
material
world,
issue
restacking
aggregation
limits
direct
use
large-scale
energy
conversion
storage.
To
address
these
challenges,
hetero
structures
based
on
conductive
TMCs
electrochemically
active
emerged
as
a
promising
solution.
However,
understanding
solid/solid
interface
heterostructured
remains
challenge.
tackle
this,
single
component
crystals
capacity,
diffusion
barrier,
good
conductivity
highly
sought.
emergence
carbo-chalcogenides
(TMCCs)
has
provided
potential
solution,
nanosheets
consist
TM2X2C,
where
TM
represents
metal,
X
is
either
S
or
Se,
C
atom.
This
new
class
serves
remedy
by
avoiding
challenges
related
to
interfaces
often
encountered
heterostructures.
review
focuses
latest
developments
TMCCs,
including
synthetic
strategies,
surface/interface
engineering,
application
batteries,
water
splitting,
other
electro-catalytic
processes.
future
perspectives
design
TMCCs
storage
also
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(6)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Abstract
Molybdenum
disulfide
(MoS
2
)
with
high
theoretical
capacity
is
viewed
as
a
promising
anode
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
but
suffers
from
inferior
rate
capability
owing
to
the
polaron‐induced
slow
charge
transfer.
Herein,
polaron
collapse
strategy
induced
by
electron‐rich
insertions
proposed
effectively
solve
above
issue.
Specifically,
1D
[MoS]
chains
are
inserted
into
MoS
break
symmetry
states
of
2D
layers
and
induce
small‐polaron
gain
fast
transfer
so
that
as‐obtained
thermodynamically
stable
Mo
S
3
shows
metallic
behavior
10
7
times
larger
electrical
conductivity
than
.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
owns
highly
delocalized
anions,
which
substantially
reduce
interactions
Na−S
efficiently
accelerate
Na
+
diffusion,
endowing
lower
energy
barrier
(0.38
vs
0.65
eV
).
The
novel
exhibits
510
mAh
g
−1
at
0.5
C
superior
high‐rate
stability
217
40
over
15
000
cycles.
Further
in
situ
ex
characterizations
reveal
in‐depth
reversible
redox
chemistry
intrinsically
facilitating
can
be
conducive
electrode
design
fast‐charging
batteries.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(9)
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
aluminum‐ion
batteries
(AIBs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
candidate
for
energy
storage
applications
and
been
extensively
investigated
over
the
past
few
years.
Due
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity,
nature
of
abundance,
safety,
AIBs
can
be
considered
an
alternative
lithium‐ion
batteries.
However,
electrochemical
performance
large‐scale
is
still
limited
due
poor
selection
cathode
materials.
Transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs)
regarded
appropriate
materials
wide
layer
spacing,
large
surface
area,
distinct
physiochemical
characteristics.
This
mini‐review
provides
succinct
summary
recent
research
progress
on
TMD‐based
in
non‐aqueous
AIBs.
The
latest
developments
benefits
utilizing
3D‐printed
electrodes
are
also
explored.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
Two-dimensional
layered
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(2D
TMDs)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
supercapacitor
(SCs)
owing
to
their
tunable
electronic
properties,
structures,
and
effective
ion
intercalation
capabilities.
Despite
these
advantages,
challenges
such
low
electrical
conductivity,
the
interlayer
restacking,
oxidation
structural
collapse
hinder
practical
implementation.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
recent
advances
in
development
2D
TMDs
SCs.
We
begin
by
outlining
charge
storage
mechanisms
design
principles
SCs,
followed
an
in-depth
discussion
synthesis
methods
associated
fabricating
TMD
architectures.
The
subsequent
sections
explore
crystal
structures
reaction
mechanisms,
illustrating
electrochemical
potential
Furthermore,
we
highlight
material
modification
strategies,
including
nanostructuring,
defect
engineering,
phase
control,
surface/interface
modulation,
which
been
proposed
overcome
existing
challenges.
Finally,
address
critical
issues
emerging
opportunities
inspire
SC
technologies.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(10), P. 4581 - 4593
Published: May 11, 2024
The
utilization
of
earth-abundant
natural
resources,
such
as
solar
energy,
for
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
offers
a
potential
way
to
mitigate
the
impacts
fossil
fuels.
Here,
we
suggest
heterostructure
formation
CdS
nanorods
with
phosphorus-doped
(P-doped)
dual-phase
WS2
nanosheets
(1T-2H),
goal
exploring
an
extremely
efficient
photocatalyst
water
splitting.
1T-2H-transformed
WS2-P
nanostructures
exhibit
semimetallic
nature
high
electronic
conductivity
and
are
enriched
both
basal
edge-active
sites
promote
charge
carrier
kinetics.
This
may
drive
achievement
rate
evolution
by
CdS/WS2-P
(262.12
mmol·g–1·h–1)
emphasizing
synergistic
interaction
(1T-2H)
nanostructures.
Furthermore,
stability
analysis
demonstrates
that
stable
more
than
60
h
under
continuous
irradiation,
highlighting
their
large-scale
applications.
Overall,
this
work
example
how
overcome
efficiency
barrier
via
heterojunction
creation
nanosheets.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 3651 - 3651
Published: Oct. 18, 2022
During
the
last
few
decades,
microelectronics
industry
has
actively
been
investigating
potential
for
functional
integration
of
semiconductor-based
devices
beyond
digital
logic
and
memory,
which
includes
RF
analog
circuits,
biochips,
sensors,
on
same
chip.
In
case
gas
sensor
integration,
it
is
necessary
that
future
can
be
manufactured
using
a
fabrication
technology
also
compatible
with
processes
applied
to
transistors.
This
will
likely
involve
adopting
mature
complementary
metal
oxide
semiconductor
(CMOS)
technique
or
CMOS
due
inherent
low
costs,
scalability,
mass
production
this
provides.
While
chemiresistive
(SMO)
sensors
have
principal
investigated
in
past,
resulting
their
eventual
commercialization,
they
need
high-temperature
operation
provide
sufficient
energies
surface
chemical
reactions
essential
molecular
detection
gases
ambient.
Therefore,
microheater
MEMS
structure
requirement,
quite
complex.
is,
therefore,
undesirable
room
temperature,
at
least
near-room
solutions
are
readily
being
sought
after.
Room-temperature
SMO
achieved
UV
illumination,
but
further
complicates
integration.
Recent
studies
suggest
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
may
offer
solution
problem
since
high
likelihood
sophisticated
while
providing
sensitivity
towards
plethora
interest,
even
temperature.
review
discusses
many
types
promising
2D
show
as
channel
field
effect
transistors
(FETs)
well
FET-based
sensing
films,
presence
sufficiently
wide
band
gap.
excludes
graphene
from
review,
recent
achievements
oxide,
reduced
transition
dichalcogenides
(TMDs),
phosphorene,
MXenes
examined.